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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines issues pertaining to open educational resources and massively open online courses. Brand new advancements in e-learning make it possible for learners in nations all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that learning technology organizations are having to attend to now that elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can teachers be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can we ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like University of Rochester to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more abundant there is a expanding desideratum to comprehend how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of these exciting new open education experiments. Scholars want to comprehend how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this expanding desideratum for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This scholarly new book also describes the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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